Heavy rainfall throughout 2023 has set back much needed road work in Wilton, Public Works Foreman John Masse told the Select Board on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Brian Ponce
Brian Ponce is a staff writer for the Franklin Journal, as well as the Livermore Falls Advertiser and the Sun Journal. Prior to joining the Sun Media team, he worked across many different industries ranging from warehouses to restaurants while pursuing his passion for writing on the side. Brian graduated from California State University in San Bernardino, California, with a B.A. in English with a focus on creative writing. Afterward, he performed freelance work documenting local musicians and their music in the High Desert of San Bernardino County. When he is not searching for a story, Brian can typically be found in his native habitat, a comic book shop, researching taco recipes and meandering.
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Wilton police looking to crack down on speeding
Police Chief Ethan Kyes told the Select Board on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the department will be upping speed details with the help of a grand funded program.
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Local band Goblins and more to play West Farmington Grange
Beware, Farmington, things are going to get loud on Saturday, Feb. 3, when local metal trio Goblins are joined with Dragged by Chains and others in an effort to promote local music.
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Mt. Blue, other schools report continued success with BARR
RSU 9 principals, including Joel Smith of Mt. Blue High School, reported continued success with BARR to the RSU 9 board of directors on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
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Mt. Blue senior scores his 1,000th career point in basketball
Evans Sterling, a senior at Mt. Blue, scored his thousandth point against Messalonskee in Oakland on Tuesday, Jan 22.
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Wilton Fire and Rescue reports 265 calls for 2023
Wilton Fire Chief Sonny Dunham stated to the Select Board on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the largest volume of calls were motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and trees fallen on power lines.
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Wilton Selectmen deny expansion for HoneyComb Farm
The Wilton Select Board chose not to move forward with processing an application for the HoneyComb Farm on Tuesday, Jan. 23, citing the moratorium on cannabis applications as the reason.
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Wilton water superintendent provides update on Dirigo Project
Wilton Water and Wastewater Superintendent Dalton Plante told the Select Board on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the department is waiting on easements before moving forward with the water transmission line project.
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Farmington-based school district moves forward on turf fundraiser
Regional School Unit 9 directors also approved a proposal by the club to give naming rights to certain facilities at Caldwell Field at Mt. Blue High School.